Notable viewpoint · Lincoln, New Mexico
Baxter Mountain
Baxter Mountain is a viewpoint in Lincoln, New Mexico.
Baxter Mountain: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Baxter Mountain
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Baxter Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 33.74725, -105.75985. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Baxter Mountain
- Carrizo Mountain · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~9 km · Must-see
- Carrizozo Malpais · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~28 km · Must-see
- Argentina peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~39 km · Must-see
- Bonito Lake · lake · Lincoln · ~41 km · Must-see
- Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area · fort · Lincoln · ~46 km · Must-see
- Capitan Mountains Wilderness · sanctuary · Lincoln · ~54 km · Must-see
- Ruidoso River Museum · museum · Lincoln · ~58 km · Must-see
- Fox Cave · cave · Lincoln · ~59 km · Must-see
- Ruidoso Lookout Tower · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~59 km · Must-see
- North Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~71 km · Must-see
- Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~72 km · Must-see
- Cedarvale Cemetery · fort · Lincoln · ~2 km
- Lone Mountain · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~5 km
- Castle Garden Mesa · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~7 km
- Blue Hill · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~11 km
- Patos Mountain · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~11 km
- Goat Mountain · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~16 km
- Monument Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~17 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Baxter Mountain
- Carrizo Mountain · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~9 km · Must-see
- Carrizozo Malpais · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~28 km · Must-see
- Argentina peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~39 km · Must-see
- Ruidoso Lookout Tower · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~59 km · Must-see
- North Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Socorro · ~71 km · Must-see
- Oscura Peak · viewpoint · Lincoln · ~72 km · Must-see
- Salinas Peak · viewpoint · Sierra · ~109 km · Must-see
- Lincoln National Forest · viewpoint · Chaves · ~122 km · Must-see
- Abo Canyon · viewpoint · Socorro · ~125 km · Must-see
- Little San Pascual Mountain · viewpoint · Socorro · ~127 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Baxter Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Baxter Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Baxter Mountain?
Nearby: Carrizo Mountain (viewpoint, 9 km), Carrizozo Malpais (viewpoint, 28 km), Argentina peak (viewpoint, 39 km), Bonito Lake (lake, 41 km), Fort Stanton-Snowy River National Conservation Area (fort, 46 km), Capitan Mountains Wilderness (sanctuary, 54 km).
Is Baxter Mountain worth visiting?
Baxter Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.